McWhorter Technologies Inc. reported net income in...

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

McWhorter Technologies Inc. reported net income in its fiscal first quarter climbed 18 percent, to $2.5 million, or 24 cents a share, from $2.1 million, or 20 cents a share, in the year-earlier period.

The Carpentersville-based maker of resins used in the paint and plastics industries said sales in the quarter, ended Jan. 31, rose nearly 10 percent, to $71.5 million from $65.2 million.